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EA05 MFP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,733 mi
Last recorded159,733 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 159,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 159,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 146,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r lens broken

screen cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2014 146,455 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r lens broken

screen cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

number plate lights dim

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Jun 2012 124,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion outer seals

Fail 6 Jun 2012 124,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion outer seals

Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,422 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 44,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EA05 MFP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 MFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA05 MFP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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